I had some sweet potatoes and flour tortillas in my refrigerator and  a craving for Mexican food. This dish was the result. My friend said it was the best vegetarian burrito she has ever eaten and that I must put it on my website. Her wish is my command.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 medium sweet potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil (I actually used EVOO Chipotle Olive oil)

1 tsp cumin

2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

salt and pepper, to taste

8 oz. mushrooms, sliced (shiitake and portobello)

8 oz. baby spinach

1/2 red onion, sliced

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

4 jarred roasted red peppers, sliced

2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

Salsa:

2 ripe avocados

1 cup salsa verde

2 garlic cloves

1/2 to 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and roughly chopped

1 lime, juiced

1/2 cup cilantro leaves

water to thin as necessary

sea salt, to taste

6 flour tortillas

Garnish:

1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

1/2 red onion, minced

sour cream

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